C--APPLE VALLEY FIRE CENTER ENGINE BAY ROOF

The contract pertains to the complete removal and replacement of a 3,700 square foot roofing system at the Apple Valley Fire Center Engine Bay located at 18809 Central Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307. The work requires full inspection, removal, and disposal of all existing damaged components—including underlayment, shingles, sheathing, decking, and flashing—followed by installation of new materials to achieve a structurally sound, watertight, and visually uniform roof compliant with the California Building Code (Title 24). Performance must result in a roof free of defects such as sagging, curling, or missing elements, with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty on materials and a 10-year non-pro-rated workmanship warranty covering leaks or installation flaws. As-built documentation, material specifications, and warranty details must be delivered to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 238160 with a size standard of $19.0 million and is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where technical acceptability is determined by pass/fail evaluation of certification validity, demonstrated experience with similar roofing projects within the last three years, and submission of a clear construction schedule addressing work sequence and resource availability. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price construction project managed by the Bureau of Land Management under the Department of the Interior, with Laurie Ehlinger designated as the sole Contracting Officer. Payment must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and no alternative systems such as WAWF are permitted. The contractor is required to post either a payment bond or an irrevocable letter of credit equal to 100% of the contract value within 10 days of award. Work must comply with federal, state, and local hazardous materials regulations, observe normal business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays), and respond to emergencies within two hours during business hours or four hours at all other times. Fire danger season compliance, cultural resource protection requiring immediate work stoppage upon discovery of artifacts, and professional conduct standards including proper attire and ID display are mandatory. The contractor must also submit a contingency plan addressing natural disasters, labor strikes, and environmental incidents. All submissions are to be made electronically via email to the Contracting Officer by the response deadline of August 15, 2